Official / Local Name옥천동
Region / ProvinceGangwon Province (Gangneung-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.7555°N, 128.9011°E · 77 m
Overview
Situated in Gangneung-si, Gangwon Province at 77 m elevation, Okcheon-dong (옥천동, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 옥천동 (Okcheon-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gangwon Province · Gangneung-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 77 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Gangneung Station (강릉역) (0.9 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Oseongjeong (오성정) (1.2 km) · Sinboksaji (신복사지) (2.0 km) · Songp’a-jŏng (송파정) (2.8 km) · Myogwang-sa (묘광사) (3.0 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Okcheondong (옥천동) (0.4 km), Jungangdong (중앙동) (0.7 km), Seongnaedong (성내동) (0.7 km), Noamdong (노암동) (1.0 km), Yonggangdong (용강동) (1.3 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Jungang-dong (중앙동) (0.9 km) · Ponam-dong (포남1동) (1.1 km) · Gyo-dong (교2동) (1.6 km) · Gyo-dong (교1동) (1.8 km) · Gangneung-si (강릉) (2.0 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Gangneung Station (강릉역) (0.9 km). KTX Gangneung Line from Seoul to Pyeongchang & Gangneung (1h 30m–2h); ITX-Cheongchun to Chuncheon; Express Bus to Sokcho. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "옥천동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Oseongjeong (오성정) (1.2 km) — Okcheon-dong (옥천동)
- Sinboksaji (신복사지) (2.0 km) — Okcheon-dong (옥천동)
- Songp’a-jŏng (송파정) (2.8 km) — Okcheon-dong (옥천동)
- Myogwang-sa (묘광사) (3.0 km) — Okcheon-dong (옥천동)
Local Food & Regional Specialties
- Hearty regional 국밥 (Gukbap rice soup) and handmade 칼국수 (Kalguksu knife-cut noodles) simmered with anchovy, radish, and seasonal greens from Gangwon Province.
- Charcoal-grilled local pork belly (Samgyeopsal), marinated short ribs (Galbi), and savory 해물파전 (scallion and seafood pancakes) served at family-run 식당 (Sikdang, ₩9,000–₩16,000).
- Earthenware-aged 된장 (Doenjang soybean paste) and 고추장 (Gochujang), sun-dried regional produce, traditional 한과 (Hangwa rice sweets), and local brewery 생막걸리 (unpasteurized draft Makgeolli).
- Locals gather for weekday 백반 (Baekban home-style lunch sets, ₩9,000–₩12,000) where every table receives 6–10 complimentary refillable banchan side dishes, and browse the traditional 5-day market (오일장) for seasonal harvest specialties. Across Okcheon-dong (pop. 12,000) in Gangneung-si, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov (Autumn Foliage), Dec–Feb (Winter Snow). Gangwon Province → · 3,651 All Cities →